Carmel,
Indiana has been one of the fastest growing communities in the nation during the
last decade. We take pride in the fact that we have managed to stay ahead of
that growth. Carmel was listed as the #1 Place to Live in America by
Money magazine because of our high quality of life. Our focus on strong
fiscal management has yielded exceptional credit ratings, attracted top
companies to Carmel and kept our residential tax payments some of the lowest in
the state; all while providing a variety of amenities that are unequaled in the
Midwest.

Carmel has
excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, the world-class Center for
The Performing Arts, Arts & DesignDistrict, an award winning public library and an expanded park system. We have attracted
more than 40 corporate headquarters to Carmel and our Meridian Street Corridor
is home to the second highest concentration of office workers in the state. We
continue to find innovative ways to run our city more efficiently and
cost-effectively. We hope to continue providing the infrastructure and
leadership necessary for Carmel to continue being the best city anywhere to
live, work and enjoy life.

We hope to continue providing the infrastructure and leadership necessary for Carmel to continue being the best city anywhere to live, work and enjoy life.

Biography of Mayor James Brainard

Carmel, IN -Mayor Jim Brainard is Carmel’s first five-term mayor. Under his tenure, Carmel has experienced tremendous growth and prosperity. It is considered one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The population has grown from 25,000 to almost 80,000 in the last 12 years. Park land, greenspace, and trails have increased from 40 acres to more than 800, including the Monon Trail and Central Park. The creation of a new downtown and the Arts & Design District has breathed new life into forgotten areas of the city. All of these improvements have given the citizens of Carmel increased opportunities for recreation and cultural activities

It just got easier than ever to join, ride and enjoy the Carmel Bike Share program with the debut of a new mobile app and locking system that lets riders rent and ride bikes at the touch of a button on their phones